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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,220.17, 22,840.47 and 5,359.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,220.17, 22,840.47 and 5,359.41 is: 8,042.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,220.17 : 22,840.47 = 5,359.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,220.17/22,840.47 = 5,359.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,220.17x = 22,840.47 × 5,359.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,220.17x = 122,411,443.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,411,443.32/15,220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.71

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